The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Brain Tumor-Related

The nurse is caring for a patient with brain tumor-related hydrocephalus who is scheduled to undergo placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt.Which information is most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the procedure?

A) A V-P shunt redirects the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles to the peritoneum.
B) A V-P shunt stimulates ventricles to reabsorb excess CSF.
C) A V-P shunt channels excess CSF to the left atrium.
D) A V-P shunt provides a port from which excess CSF can be aspirated.